>>I do not believe that a few minutes - once a year or less will cause long term damage in a fit horse.
It only takes a second to rip a tendon or ligament or tear a muscle. The cruciate ligament in horses is not fixable. It's a death certificate. > I'm going to the first UK icetolt next weekend - judging. Bummer that the UK is doing this. >>>I'll let you > know how it goes.... and then make up my mind one way or the other, > never having been much good at taking anything on faith! ; ) Get some pictures and video. It will be good to have something to refer to later on. Also, study up on the concussive practices so that you know what to look for (one is the snapping of the front feet, another is the pop of the hocks). Judy
